Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi

How he joined the club: Signed on Jan. 7, 2014 after an eight-year career with AC Ajaccio of France.

2014 (San Jose Earthquakes): Made 23 starts in 24 appearances in his first season with the Earthquakes … Made his MLS and San Jose debut against Real Salt Lake on March 15 at Buck Shaw Stadium … Scored his first MLS goal for San Jose against FC Dallas on May 10 at Toyota Park … CCL: Played 90 minutes against Deportivo Toluca FC at Buck Shaw Stadium on March 11 … Came on in the 102nd minute against Deportivo Toluca FC at Nemesio Diez Stadium on March 19 … Open Cup: Came on in the 67th minute against Sacramento Republic FC at Kezar Stadium on June 11 … Was on the bench, but did not play against Seattle Sounders FC at Starfire Sports Complex on June 24.

Professional Experience: Played for his hometown AC Ajaccio from 2006-13 ... Helped Ajaccio achieve promotion to Ligue 1, the top French division, after the 2010-11 season ... Captained Ajaccio during their Ligue 1 experience ... Made 15 appearances during the 2013-14 season before signing with San Jose ... Made 67 Ligue 1 appearances in two-and-a-half seasons in the top flight with Ajaccio ... Accounted for 196 appearances in his eight years with the club in all competitions, including Ligue 1 and 2, Coupe de la Ligue and Coupe de France.